The Basically Beethoven Festival was the Fine Arts Chamber Players' festival first concert series, which started in 1981. The festival features a wide range of music performed by musicians from local ensembles. Each performance begins with a Rising Star Recital at 2:30 p.m., which spotlights gifted, young musicians. The featured performance follows immediately after at 3 p.m. Families with children are encouraged to attend. Performances are frequently standing room only, so arrive early for the best seats.